Ranch Hand Jobs

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently seeking a Ranch Hand for their Corporate owned Ranch in Fort Stockton, TX. The ranch is located on 40,000 acres and includes 20 horses and a deer farming facility . Our ranch hosts corporate employees and hunters for the majority of the year with an extremely busy hunting season. We offer paid housing in a three-bedroom home and a competitive benefits package. This is a full time, year-round position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Other duties required as assigned.

• Ensure all water wells and troughs are full and functioning properly
• Plant and cultivate pivots for wildlife forage
• Assist guest hunters and provide transportation to and from hunting stands
• Fill protein feeders using a feed truck
• Skin and quarter harvested game
• Seasonal spraying of herbicide
• Upkeep of ranch buildings
• Assist with administering medications and vaccines to livestock
• Inspect livestock for signs of injury or illness
• Lawn care within the irrigated and fenced yards
• Provide water and feed for livestock
• Basic vehicle maintenance, such as oil changes, batteries, and tires
• Maintain salt and mineral at water troughs

Education and/or Experience

• Must have an active driver's license and complete our background check process
• Experience with livestock and/or heavy equipment operation in the oil field, farming ranch, or a mechanic/machine shop is highly preferred
• Previous ranch experience is not required
• Multiple positions available. Teams of 2 preferred (Ranch Hand + Lodge Assistant) – shared housing included.

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with others and are committed to the ranching lifestyle and required hours. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Paid housing with utilities
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan